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Classes and Categories

Sailing is a water sport, practiced in open water, where the Yacht is moved by the action of the wind on the sails. In 1868 it was recognized as a sport. The competitions are called regattas. In them, nine boats participate and are divided into light sailing, cruising sail, and Olympic

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Reaching across the Sea of the Hebrides

โ€œTo reach one of the worlds finest unspoilt cruising grounds, we must first cross the Sea of the Hebridesโ€ We have to go. We think we can choose but in reality we donโ€™t have a choice. The call out West is sometimes delayed due to lack of time, poor weather or lack of experience, but

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Basic Moves for Anchoring

As this article is designed to encourage those reluctant to drop the hook, I am going to assume for present purposes that suitable kit is on board. I am also going to assume that a suitable anchorage has been chosen in relation to the overnight weather forecast. As this is your first overnight at

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ANCHORING EXTRAS PART TWO

RIDING SAIL, ANGEL AND LINE ASHORE In last month’s Anchoring Extras I described the use of an anchorwatch strain gauge device which measures the tension on the anchor cable in kilograms. I concluded that the profile obtained of Westbound Adventurer at anchor in different wind strengths

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SAILING SCHOOL HEADSAILS PART TWO

OCCASIONAL HEADSAILS RYA Recognised Teaching Establishments are highly regulated. Sail Cruising Schools are subject to 3 separate pre-arranged inspections and 2 possible unannounced inspections by the RYA or MCA. Of the 3 pre-arranged inspections the annual inspection of the yacht has a check list

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